A giant cardinal sculpture is headed for a dead-end street near Lamplighter
“It’s going to become a unique element that makes up the fabric of that neighborhood.”
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Richmond schools, offices closed on Monday due to forecasted snow
Because temperatures are well below freezing, this will be pure snow, without the traditional slushy mix.
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It’s only 41 feet long, but replacing this Manchester bridge is key to future projects
The construction will build a four-lane bridge, but change it to two lanes when the Mayo Bridge construction wraps up.
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Richmond’s lawyers told a judge a phone was lost in an airport. City documents show it might have been found
The newly released records show other officials asked multiple times if Burks had gotten the phone back.
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Randolph could get a new public park near South Harrison St. gateway
There is apparent disagreement between RRHA and the city over whether the properties should be used for affordable housing.
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In Class 5, the Springers have the tougher road of the two to a state crown.
City Government
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Richmond’s lawyers told a judge a phone was lost in an airport. City documents show it might have been found
The newly released records show other officials asked multiple times if Burks had gotten the phone back.
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Education
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Richmond’s Armstrong High will be renamed in 2027 after surprise vote
The Board was originally not set to vote on the matter, but instead approve a recommendation from the administration to keep the name.
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Features
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Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters
The building is tentatively scheduled to open in May, following an extensive and elaborate moving process.
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Local News
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Richmond schools, offices closed on Monday due to forecasted snow
Because temperatures are well below freezing, this will be pure snow, without the traditional slushy mix.
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Newsletter
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Dec. 8 Newsletter: Put a bird on it
Plus, The Richmonder has obtained new documents showing the lost phone in the FOIA whistleblower case may have been found at one point. And your guide to regional composting.
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Sports
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High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
In Class 5, the Springers have the tougher road of the two to a state crown.
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